The Upper Paleolithic Era, also known as the Late Stone Age, is associated with the appearance of Homo sapiens sapiens, modern humans.

Homo habilis, meaning "handy man," is considered the earliest known species of the genus Homo.

Hand axes, characterized by their almond-shaped form, were versatile tools used for various tasks, including hunting and butchering.

The Lascaux Caves are renowned for their stunning prehistoric cave paintings, providing insights into the artistic expressions of early humans.

Intentional burial with grave goods, such as tools, weapons, and ornaments, was a common practice among Paleolithic humans.

Subsistence refers to the methods by which early humans obtained food, shelter, and other resources from their environment.

While Neanderthals possessed many unique features, the ability to produce art is generally not attributed to them.

Early humans relied primarily on hunting and gathering for sustenance, exploiting the natural resources available in their environment.

Scrapers were essential tools for processing animal hides and preparing them for various purposes.

The oldest known musical instrument is a flute made from a bone, discovered in Slovenia and dating back to the Paleolithic Era.

Stenciling was a technique used by Paleolithic humans to create cave paintings, involving placing a hand or object against the cave wall and spraying paint around it.

Paleolithic art is believed to have served as a means of communication, conveying messages and stories among early humans.

Longhouses are typically associated with later periods of human history, not the Paleolithic Era.

The Holocene is the geological epoch that began approximately 11,700 years ago, marking the end of the last glacial period.

Spear throwing was a common hunting technique used by Paleolithic humans to capture prey.